Merab Dvalishvili predicts Topuria will knock out Tsarukyan

Merab Dvalishvili has shared his prediction for a potential matchup between Ilia Topuria and Arman Tsarukyan. Dvalishvili stated that while he likes Tsarukyan and considers him an excellent fighter, he believes Topuria will defeat him. He predicts that Tsarukyan won't be able to take Topuria down and will get knocked out when he attempts to box with the Georgian champion. Dvalishvili also reflected on his own fight with Petr Yan, acknowledging Yan's unique style and toughness. He described being hurt badly by Yan's body kicks, particularly in the second instance when the pain was so severe he had to push forward rather than retreat.